headlights NISSAN LEAF 2020 Owner´s Manual

CAUTION
LEAF cannot be used as a booster ve-
hicle because it cannot supply enough
power to start a gasoline engine. How-
ever, a gasoline engine vehicle can be
used to jump start LEAF's 12-volt bat-
tery.
1. If the booster battery is in another ve-hicle
OB, position the two vehicles (OA)
and
OB) to bring their 12-volt batteries
into close proximity to each other.
Do not allow the two vehicles to touch.
2. Apply the parking brake. If the 12-volt battery is discharged, the
power switch cannot be moved from
the OFF position. Connect the jumper
cables to the booster vehicle
OBbe-
fore pushing the power switch. 3. Push the P (Park) position switch to
place the vehicle in the P (Park) position.
4. Switch off all unnecessary electrical sys- tems (headlights, heater, air conditioner,
etc.).
5. Place the power switch in the OFF position.
6. Ensure vent caps are level and tight.
7. Connect jumper cables in the sequence as illustrated (O1→O2→O3→O4).
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8 Maintenance and do-it yourself
Maintenance requirement.......................8-2
Scheduled maintenance .....................8-2
General maintenance ........................8-2
Where to go for service .......................8-2
General maintenance ...........................8-2
Explanation of maintenance items ...........8-2
Maintenance precautions .......................8-5
Motor compartment check locations ...........8-7
Cooling system .................................8-8
Checking coolant level .......................8-9
Changing coolant ............................8-9
Reduction gear fluid ............................ 8-10
Brake fluid ...................................... 8-10
Windshield-washer fluid .........................8-11
12-volt battery .................................. 8-12
Jump starting ............................... 8-14
Windshield wiper blades ........................8-14
Cleaning .................................... 8-14
Replacing ................................... 8-14Rear window wiper blade
...................8-17
Brakes ......................................... 8-17
Brake pad wear warning ....................8-17
Fuses .......................................... 8-18
Motor compartment ........................ 8-18
Passenger compartment ...................8-21
Nissan Intelligent Key® battery replacement ....8-22
Lights .......................................... 8-24
Headlights .................................. 8-25
Fog lights (if so equipped) ...................8-25
Exterior and interior lights ...................8-26
Wheels and tires ............................... 8-28
Tire pressure ................................ 8-28
Tire labeling ................................. 8-33
Types of tires ................................ 8-35
Tire chains .................................. 8-36
Changing wheels and tires ..................8-37
Emergency tire puncture repair kit ..........8-39

that the secondary latch keeps the motor
hood from opening when the primary latch
is released.
When driving in areas using road salt or
other corrosive materials, check lubrica-
tion frequently.
Lights*:Clean the headlights on a regular
basis. Make sure that the headlights, stop
lights, tail lights, turn signal lights and other
lights are all operating properly and in-
stalled securely. Also check the aim of the
headlights.
Road wheel nuts (lug nuts)*: When check-
ing the tires, make sure that no wheel nuts
are missing, and check for any loose wheel
nuts. Tighten if necessary.
Tire rotation*: Tires should be rotated ev-
ery 7,500 miles (12,000 km).
Tires*: Check the pressure with a gauge
of ten and always prior to long distance
trips. If necessary, adjust the pressure in all
tires to the pressure specified. Check care-
fully for damage, cuts or excessive wear.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
transmitter components: Replace the
TPMS transmitter grommet seal, valve core
and cap when the tires are replaced due to
wear or age. Wheel alignment and balance:
If the ve-
hicle pulls to either side while driving on a
straight and level road, or if you detect un-
even or abnormal tire wear, there may be a
need for wheel alignment.
If the steering wheel or seat vibrates at
normal highway speeds, wheel balancing
may be needed.
For additional information regarding tires,
refer to “Important Tire Safety Information”
(US) or “Tire Safety Information” (Canada) in
the Warranty Information Booklet.
Windshield: Clean the windshield on a
regular basis. Check the windshield at least
every six months for cracks or other dam-
age. Have a damaged windshield repaired
by a qualified repair facility.
Wiper blades*: Check for cracks or wear if
they do not wipe properly.
Inside vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should
be checked on a regular basis, such as
when performing scheduled maintenance,
cleaning the vehicle, etc.
Accelerator pedal: Check the pedal for
smooth operation and make sure that the pedal does not catch or require uneven
effort. Keep the floor mat away from the
pedal.
Brake pedal:
Check the pedal for smooth
operation. If the brake pedal suddenly goes
down further than normal, the pedal feels
spongy or the vehicle seems to take longer
to stop, it is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN certified LEAF dealer immediately.
Keep the floor mat away from the pedal.
Brakes: Check that the brakes do not pull
the vehicle to one side when applied.
Electric shif t P (Park) position mecha-
nism: On a steep hill, check that the vehicle
is held securely while the vehicle is in the P
(Park) position without applying the brakes.
Parking brake: Check the parking brake
operation regularly. The vehicle should be
securely held on a steep hill with only the
parking brake applied. If the parking brake
cannot keep a vehicle position, it is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN certified
LEAF dealer for this service.
Seat: Check seat position controls such as
the seat adjusters, seatback recliners, etc.
to ensure that they operate smoothly and
that all latches lock securely in every posi-
tion. Check that the head restraints/
headrests move up and down smoothly
Maintenance and do-it yourself8-3

1. Headlight assembly
2. Map light
3. Room light
4. High-mounted stop light
5. Rear combination light
6. Door mirror turn signal light (if soequipped)
7. Cargo light
8. License plate light
9. Fog light (if so equipped)
Fog may temporarily form inside the lens
of the exterior lights in the rain or in a car
wash. A temperature difference between
the inside and the outside of the lens
causes the fog. This is not a malfunction. If
large drops of water collect inside the lens,
it is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
certified LEAF dealer for this service.
HEADLIGHTS
If headlight bulb replacement is required, it
is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
certified LEAF dealer for this service.
Replacing the LED headlight bulb
(if so equipped)
If LED headlight bulb replacement is neces-
sary, it is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for this ser-
vice.
Replacing the halogen headlight
bulb (if so equipped)
The headlight is a semi-sealed beam type
that uses a headlight (halogen) bulb. If bulb
replacement is required, it is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN certified
LEAF dealer.
CAUTION
• Do not leave the bulb out of the head-
light reflector for a long period of
time. Dust, moisture, smoke, etc. en-
tering the headlight body may affect
bulb performance
• High-pressure halogen gas is sealed
inside the halogen bulb. The bulb
may break if the glass envelope is
scratched or the bulb is dropped. •
Only touch the base when handling
the bulb. Never touch the glass enve-
lope. Touching the glass envelope
could significantly affect bulb life
and/or headlight performance.
• Aiming is not necessary af ter replac-
ing the bulb. When aiming adjust-
ment is necessary, it is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN
certified LEAF dealer for this service.
• Fog may temporarily form inside the
lens of the exterior lights in the rain
or in a car wash. A temperature dif-
ference between the inside and the
outside of the lens causes the fog. If
large drops of water collect inside
the lens, it is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer.
Use the same number and wattage as
originally installed as shown in the chart.
FOG LIGHTS (if so equipped)
For additional information on fog light bulb
replacement, refer to the instruction out-
lined in this section
Maintenance and do-it yourself8-25

EVSE
(Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment). . .CH-11EV system...................EV-2EV unique information...........EV-24Extended storage switch..........8-22
F
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher
switch)......................6-2Flat tire..................... .6-3Flat towing...................9-14Floor mat cleaning...............7-5Fluid
Brake fluid..................8-10Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants................9-2Coolant................... .8-8Reduction gear fluid............8-10Windshield-washer fluid..........8-11F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label. . . .9-8Fog lights
Bulb replacement.............8-25Fog light switch................2-55Front and rear sonar system.......5-163Front passenger air bag status light. . .1-52Front-seat mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag system.......1-58Fuses.......................8-18Fusible links..................8-20
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Garage door opener, HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver.........2-71,2-73,2-74,2-75GaugeDriving range................ .2-9Li-ion battery available charge gauge.2-9Li-ion battery temperature gauge. . . .2-7Odometer.................. .2-6Power meter.................2-8Speedometer................2-6General maintenance.............8-2Glove box................... .2-62
H
Hazard warning flasher switch........6-2Headlights...................8-25Bulb replacement.............8-25Headlight switch..............2-49Head restraints
Headrests...................1-7Heated seats................. .2-56Heated seat switches............2-56Heated steering wheel............2-57Heated steering wheel switch.......2-57Heater......................4-28High voltage precautions..........EV-8Hill start....................5-168Hill start assist................5-168Home charge.................CH-9HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver.........2-71,2-73,2-74,2-75
Hood release..................3-18Horn...................... .2-55How to normal charge...........CH-9How to quick charge.......CH-35, CH-38How to trickle charge............CH-11
I
If the Li-ion battery becomes completely
discharged...................6-12Immediate charge.........CH-48, 2-58Immediate charge switch.....CH-48, 2-58Immobilizer system..........2-44, 5-14Indicator lights.................2-22Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders)
...................2-14Indicators for maintenance.........2-38Indicators for operation...........2-33Infants......................1-19Inside automatic anti-glare mirror. . . .3-25Instrument brightness control.......2-54Instrument panel dimmer switch.....2-54Intelligent Around View Monitor (I-AVM). .4-11Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) (for vehicles
without ProPILOT Assist)...........5-69Intelligent Driver Alertness (I-DA).....5-150Intelligent Forward Collision Warning
(I-FCW).....................5-139Intelligent Key battery............8-22Intelligent Key system
Key operation................3-10Remote keyless entry operation. . . .3-14
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Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-LI)......5-31Intelligent Ride Control...........5-162Intelligent Trace Control..........5-162Interior light replacement..........8-26Interior lights..................2-69ISOFIX child restraints.............1-23
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Jump starting.................6-10
K
Key fob battery replacement........8-22Keyless entry
With Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system)
.......3-14KeysFor Intelligent Key system.........3-2Keys, For Intelligent Key system.......3-7
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LabelsAir bag warning labels..........1-62Air conditioner specification label. . . .9-9Emission control information label. . .9-8F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label. .9-8Motor serial number............9-8Tire and Loading Information
label.................. .8-31, 9-9
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate......................9-7Lane Departure Warning (LDW).......5-26LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) System...............1-23License plate, Installing front license
plate....................... .9-9Light
Air bag warning light........1-62, 2-21Bulb replacement.........8-24,8-25Ceiling light.................2-70Fog light bulb replacement.......8-25Fog light switch..............2-55Headlights..................8-25Headlights bulb replacement......8-25Headlight switch..............2-49Indicator lights...............2-22Interior lights................2-69Low tire pressure warning light.....2-19Map lights................. .2-69Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders..................2-14Warning lights................2-15Lights, Exterior and interior light
replacement..................8-26Li-ion battery...............EV-2, 2-7Li-ion battery available charge gauge. . .2-9Li-ion battery status check........CH-49Li-ion battery temperature gauge......2-7Li-ion battery warmer............EV-5Loading information
(Refer to vehicle loading information). . .9-10Lock
Automatic door lock............3-6
Child safety rear door lock.........3-6Door locks................. .3-4Power door locks...........3-4, 3-6Rear hatch lock...............3-19Low tire pressure warning light.......2-19Low tire pressure warning system
(Refer to Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS))
..................... .5-4
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Maintenance
12-volt battery...............8-12General maintenance...........8-2Indicators for maintenance.......2-38Inside the vehicle..............8-3Maintenance precautions.........8-5Maintenance requirements........8-2Outside the vehicle.............8-2Seat belt maintenance..........1-17Map lights.................. .2-69Mechanical key (Intelligent Key system). .3-3Meters and gauges
Instrument brightness control.....2-54MirrorAutomatic anti-glare inside mirror. . .3-25Outside mirrors..............3-26Vanity mirror................3-25Motor...................... .9-5Before starting system..........5-14Starting the traction motor.......5-15Motor compartment..............8-7Motor serial number..............9-8
10-4Index